serve
/sɜːv/
serve
📚 Meanings
- 1.
the act of putting the ball or shuttlecock into play in a game (such as badminton or tennis)
"The serve was too fast for the opponent."
- 1.
to offer or provide food or drink to someone
"The waiter will serve your meal shortly."
- 2.
to be useful or provide help to someone
"This tool will serve you well."
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The tennis player executed a powerful serve to win the point.
The tennis player executed a powerful serve to win the point.
Can you serve me another cup of coffee, please?
Can you serve me another cup of coffee, please?
This old car will still serve its purpose for short trips.
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How do you pronounce serve?
serve is pronounced [/sɜːv/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does serve mean?
serve means "serve". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is serve?
serve is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "The tennis player executed a powerful serve to win the point." — used to mean "serve".
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